Today's guest is Dylan Mortimer. Dylan has Cystic Fibrosis and is a two-time double lung transplant survivor, even while now training for the New York City Marathon. He admits that no one has perfect faith, but faith gets you through. Hear his testimony and story of healing hope that has taken him through some terrifying times in his life and health journey.

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This episode features guest regular Luke Oskin, who shares what it means to be a caregiver, not a caretaker. Katie and Luke Oskin are married and share some of their perspectives on living with a chronic illness, the demands that it takes on a couple, and navigating through some of those situations.

Brief episode outside:

• What's going on in our home
• What is a caregiver
• Sharing in the journey alongside your spouse
• Choosing to give of yourself unto your spouse
• The beginning of the day
• What it means to choose the other one over yourself
• How stress changes the caregiving aspect
• The reminder of how you're partner has conquered in the past
• Past medical trauma is not future trauma
• Where does Jesus fit into all of this...
• Surrender
• The value of having a caregiver
• Age changes caregiving
• James 1:2-6
• Everyone has a purpose

Join us next time for a special guest with Cystic Fibrosis who has been the recipient of two double lung transplants and is a living testament to God's unfailing love.

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It's a new season here on the podcast; season 2 is here! It's time to gather, heal, learn, & grow with each other and thru Jesus Christ. We're going to come together this season and learn about how other people are conquering their chronic illnesses & diagnosis with Christ as their Victor. Come along and join us.

On today's podcast:

• Sharing blessings
• What Cystic Fibrosis means to Katie Oskin and how I established my personal view of life.
• What it means to rise above your health struggles.
• What to expect in season 2
• How you can learn and grow
• Who’s coming this season on the podcast
• What it means to be healed
• What will all our guests have in common

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A lot of women get triggered by the thoughts of Proverbs 31 Woman, yet others find it uplifting, spirit filled, and something to aspire to. Today, we look at the many different sides of the Proverbs 31 Woman and how it might edify your spiritual life, walk, and identity with Christ. Come and join Katie Oskin, Jen Cario, & Rachel Mincone as we have a heartfelt discussion on this topic that is central to a woman's walk of faith.

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This week we're talking about the Value of Rest and I'm joined with a guest co-host, Luke Oskin. This episode we're diving into the idea of rest in the fast-paced world that we live in

In this episode:

• Definitions
• Busy-ness & a current study
• God's example of rest from Genesis 2:2-3
• Jesus' example of rest
• Jesus didn't hurry
• We're not designed to be overwhelmed
• Rest examples
• Mark 1:35
• Matthew 6
• Types of rest: physical, mental, & spiritual
• Our camping adventures

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In today's episode, Katie & Jen discuss two differing views on the Biblical concepts of Letting Go and Giving Up. In what is become a more normal thing, Katie & Jen have differing views - this means there's so much more for you to learn! Packed with referrences to today, the Bible, our Bible characters, and scripture galore, see who's view fits you and your personality the best. Which viewpoint on "Letting Go and Giving Up" fits you the best. This episode (in many ways) is a follow-up to the previous episode on Self-Control.

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Today's podcast is about the fruit of the spirit of self-control. Sometimes we have to hold each other accountable for our words, deeds, actions, and that includes the things we do well and not so well. Today we're diving into self-control.

Here's an outline of today's podcast:

• What is self-control?
• Galatians 5:22-23
• Original Language Discussion
• Examples of Self-Control in the Bible
• Respond vs. React
• Self-Control and why it might be "last" in the fruit of the spirit list
• The Christ of self-control
• How do we 'grow' self-control
• Fortifying your 'walled city' of self-control
• 2 Timothy 1:7

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Today's podcast is all about Vacation Bible School! We've entered into Vacation Bible School season. If you haven't seen all the signs around your hometown advertising VBS yet, you're about to! Many churches have different themes, ideas, and every church has one main goal: to introduce children to Jesus. Today my guest co-host Carrie Robston and I are going to talk about why you and your child should participate, even if you haven't done so in years past. Here's an outline of today's podcast.

Outline:

• Introduction of guest co-host Carrie Robson
• Discussion & outline of the highlights & important points of VBS history & upbringing to what it is today
• VBS Barna Group Survey from 2013 (the most recent survey put out by Barna Group)
• Carrie’s story and experience as a VBS director for a small community church
• Idea sharing from her community during VBS
• Katie’s VBS experience from her church and community, as well as her upbringing
• Encouragement for parents, adults, and churchgoers to attend and/or help at a VBS near you

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